Overview

"Cruise the West Country and discover its delights with this perfect onboard companion. First published in 1988 as West Country Cruising, Mark Fishwick's definitive sailing guide for the ever attractive coastline of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly combines a skilful blend of pilotage and cruising information, enhanced with full colour photography, including many additional aerial views, and a wealth of absorbing local history and general interest. More than one satisfied reader has aptly described the book as ""the perfect on-board companion"", now reflected in this much-enlarged seventh edition. For those who plan to head west, this book is more than essential reading - it will enhance your own enjoyment and prove to be a worthy and much used addition to the ship's library. ""One of the best pilots I have ever come across"" ""My thanks for such an excellent pilot and guide.""* Passages - tides, weather, hazards, shipping, coastal detail, planning, tactics and waypoints* Pilotage - in depth appraisal of approaches, harbours and anchorages from Bridport to Padstow including the Isles of Scilly.* Buoyage, lights, hazards, tides, local regulations, VHF channels, waypoints and invaluable local knowledge.* Colour, easy to read charts* Port Guides - mooring and berthing facilities, marinas, charges, fuel, provisions, showers, launderettes, chandlers, repairs, eating and drinking ashore and a host of other things from museums and onshore attractions to invigorating walks, local events, shops open on Sundays and even cash points too! The new edition will include fully updated information on all changes to navigation, contact details and the new layouts of Falmouth and Newlyn."

Full Product Details

Author:   Mark Fishwick
Publisher:   Fernhurst Books Limited
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   7th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.90cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 30.50cm
Weight:   1.290kg
ISBN:  

9780470985694

ISBN 10:   0470985690
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 April 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. Chapter One. Portland Bill to Start Point. River Exe. River Teign. Torquay. Brixham. River Dart. Chapter Two. Start Point to Rame Head. Salcombe. Bigbury bay. River Yealm. Plymouth. Chapter Three. Rame Head to the Manacles. Looe and Polperro. Fowey. Mevagissey and St Austell Bay. Falmouth. Helford River. Chapter Four. The Manacles to Land's End. Coverack and Cadgwith. Mullion and Porthleven. Penzance. Newlyn. St Michael's Mount and Mousehole. Chapter Five. The Isles of Scilly. Mainland to Scilly. South Cornish coast to Scilly. North Cornish coast to Scilly. St Mary's. St Agnes and Gugh. Tresco. St Martin's, Team Sound and St Helen's Pool. Isles of Scilly: Anchorages at a glance. Chapter Six. Land's End to Pentire Point. St Ives and Newquay. Padstow. Index.

Reviews

...an essential guide to those sailing in this area and its lack would mean that many opportunities could be missed. Multhull Review June 2008 ...the definitive guide to Cornwall . West Country Crusing Companion (UK) ...definitive sailing guide to Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly. Yachting World August 2008 excellent value..totally up-to-date...includes important information about major changes...and it even lists wireless internet hotspots around the coast. Yachting Monthly June 2008

Author Information

Born in Exeter and bought up on the River Exe, Mark Fishwick began sailing at an early age and soon ventured further to explore the rivers, creeks and harbours of the West country in his parent's 18ft 6 in Alacrity sloop vallette. He moved to Cornwall in 1973 soon after buying his present boat, the 34ft 1910 gaff yawl Temptress, and since then has enjoyed a varied nautical life encompassing commercial fishing, charter skippering in the West Indies, yacht delivery, boatyard work, writing, photography and just occasionally sailing for fun! He has now returned to his roots and lives within sight of the River Exe, close to Lympstone.

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